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Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics
Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics
Culture, News & Politics from Christians, not Partisans

Tired of the culture war? This is that podcast that’s too liberal for conservatives, too conservative for liberals. We seek to follow... more

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Episodes

Christian Deconstruction: What I Wish I’d Known with Abigail Favale

Have you ever wished you could get inside the head of a Christian going through a deconstruction journey? Well, you’ve... more

17 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
Two-Parent Privilege with Melissa Kearney

Did you know that 40% of American children are born to unmarried parents? Contrast that with the 1960s when this... more

10 Apr 2024 · 52 minutes
How the “Trump Bible,” Christ is King Movement, and Politicians Compromise the Church

Donald Trump. Christ is King. Candace Owens. Antisemitism. Buckle up! On this episode, we’re examining all sorts of current events... more

03 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
The Stigma of Faith in Sports with Jason Romano

Sports used to unify us. But today? Politics has checked into the game. And in many ways, introducing controversial topics... more

27 Mar 2024 · 50 minutes
4 Political Religions To Avoid with Joshua Butler

The Gospel is more political than you may think. But how do we guard against our political ideologies turning into... more

20 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Can Christians Pledge Allegiance to God AND Country?

Pledging allegiance to the American flag. Singing the national anthem. Voting. Being patriotic. Is there a place for these things... more

13 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
Got 99 Problems, But a Solution Ain’t One

Have you noticed this trend? People spend about 90% of their time diagnosing today’s problems and only 10% focusing on... more

06 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Have American Evangelicals Lost Their Purpose? with Tim Alberta

Do you view your faith through the prism of politics? Or do you view politics through the prism of your... more

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Did Russell Moore Change? with Russell Moore

Keith Simon and Russell Moore discusses the shift in the pro-life movement, the challenges of the post-Christian right, controversy and... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Look What You Made Me Do: How Incentives Shape Our Behavior

Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives... more

14 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
The Spirituality of Sexuality with Juli Slattery

In this conversation, Keith Simon interviews Julie Slattery, the president of Authentic Intimacy, about navigating issues of sexuality and faith.... more

07 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Breaking The Partisan Echo Chamber with Nicholas Kristof

In this conversation, Nicholas Kristof discusses his experiences in dangerous situations, his views on religion and faith, and the importance... more

31 Jan 2024 · 49 minutes
You Are Your Habits In Parenting and Politics with Justin Whitmel Earley

In this conversation, Patrick and Justin Whitmel Earley explore the role of discipleship and healthy spiritual practices in addressing problems... more

24 Jan 2024 · 55 minutes
Punch Right or Left? Navigating Politics as Christians in 2024

Patrick and Keith discuss the ongoing debate between evangelicals on how to engage politics and culture. Should Christian punch right... more

17 Jan 2024 · 45 minutes
Why Did Philip Yancey Deconstruct His Faith? with Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey's story is a compelling journey of faith, doubt, and grace. Raised in a toxic, fundamentalist church, he grew... more

10 Jan 2024 · 54 minutes
You’re Reading Revelation All Wrong with Scot McKnight

End Times, the mark of the beast, and the Antichrist. Oh, my! Were these your takeaways from reading Revelation? You’re... more

03 Jan 2024 · 52 minutes
When The Bible Goes To Washington with Kaitlyn Scheiss

A city on a hill. The light of the world. The hope of nations. Are these about Jesus or America?... more

27 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
How The World Was Remade Forever In 1776 with Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson discusses the importance of history and why Christians should care about it. He explains that our understanding of... more

20 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Mixed Ethnic Identity in the American Church with Eli Bonilla Jr.

One of our favorite topics to discuss on Truth Over Tribe is race and ethnicity, but one related topic we... more

13 Dec 2023 · 55 minutes
Is Being Pro-Life Enough? with Abortion Abolitionist Bradley Pierce

Many Christians would claim to be pro-life. But a growing movement of Christians called abortion abolitionists believe that simply being... more

06 Dec 2023 · 52 minutes
How Should Christians Engage with the Culture? with Christopher Watkin

What is culture anyway? Despite being a cultural commentary podcast, we’ve never quite teased out the seemingly-simple-yet-actually-complicated definition. So today,... more

28 Nov 2023 · 58 minutes
Following Jesus Means Opposing Christian Nationalism with Andrew Whitehead

The topic of Christian nationalism just won’t seem to go away. But do we really understand it? The definition is... more

22 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
Rethinking Sex with Christine Emba

“Anything goes.” That’s what modern-day sexual ethics has taught us. So, why then, do so many of our sexual experiences... more

15 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Gen Z’s Fight Against Theological Liberalism with YouTuber Redeemed Zoomer

The Asbury Revival. Rapidly growing college ministries. Recent happenings have many Christians convinced that spiritual renewal is occurring within Gen... more

08 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
A Skeptic's Guide to the Enneagram with Jesse Eubanks

New Age. Demonic. A self-obsessive trap. The enneagram has taken much heat from critics, many Christians being chief among them.... more

01 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Does the Bible Require Christians to Support the Nation of Israel?

By now, we’re all familiar with the tragic events happening in the Middle East. We are shocked and deeply grieved... more

25 Oct 2023 · 50 minutes
The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey

“Kill all men.” “Talking about healthy masculinity is like talking about healthy cancer.” “So many men, so little ammunition.” Yes,... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
The Great Dechurching with Jim Davis

Did you know that we’re currently living through the single largest religious shift in American history? But unlike past movements,... more

11 Oct 2023 · 49 minutes
Should Your Faith Be A Private or Public Matter?

Something shifted in the last few decades. People used to be comfortable with religion in public life, but now? Public... more

04 Oct 2023 · 59 minutes
Will America Experience Another Jesus People Movement? with Larry Eskridge

How did a generation of hippies experiencing “pharmaceutical enlightenment” become the same generation that produced the famous Jesus People Movement?... more

27 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Can a Christian be an Environmentalist? with Sandra Richter

Like everything else in today’s society, the environment has become a subject of the culture war. Is there really a... more

20 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Did Evangelicalism Fail Your Generation? with Jon Ward

It’s no secret that politics has fractured the nation and the church, but perhaps the most painful casualty has been... more

13 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
What Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Reveals About Our Culture

“I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day. Overtime hours for bullsh– pay.” Those are the opening lyrics of “Rich... more

06 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
A Christ-Centered Approach to Antiracism with Michelle T. Sanchez

“I’m colorblind. I don’t see race.” Is this really the best, most biblical approach to the realities of racism in... more

30 Aug 2023 · 54 minutes
Reclaiming the Thrill of Orthodoxy with Trevin Wax

The average evangelical is thoroughly postmodern. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the stats: 56% of today’s evangelicals hold universalist... more

23 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
The Simple (But Surprising!) Secret to a Happy Life

How do most Americans define “the good life”? Is money what truly makes us happy? Success? Fame? Marriage? Children? Today,... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour,
The Collateral Damage of the Christian Culture Wars with Sara Billups

If you grew up watching the Left Behind movies, fearing the rapture, grappling with a politically co-opted church, and feeling... more

09 Aug 2023 · 50 minutes
Is Your Understanding of the Gospel All Wrong? with Matthew Bates

Something is wrong with the American church. Is it too woke? Too aligned with Christian nationalism? Or is the problem... more

02 Aug 2023 · 59 minutes
How To Prepare for the 2024 Presidential Election with Justin Giboney

America’s last two Presidential elections have been incredibly divisive, both in the culture and the church. You may already feel... more

26 Jul 2023 · 42 minutes
What Paul’s Letter to the American Church Would Say with Daniel Darling

It seems that our culture is divided over every possible issue. And unfortunately, it’s not just happening in the culture;... more

19 Jul 2023 · 48 minutes
A Positive Vision for Masculinity

Oh, man! What’s going on with men these days? Across the board, statistics show that men are falling behind. Has... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
A Christian Case for Secular Government with Michael Bird

“Melbourne, Australia makes California look like Alabama.” That’s how Michael Bird, author of “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” describes his... more

05 Jul 2023 · 55 minutes
The Evolution of Modern Conservatism with Matthew Continetti

Calling all history buffs! (And those on the right asking, “How did we get here?”) On today’s episode, Patrick sits... more

28 Jun 2023 · 49 minutes
The Bible is for Food-Obsessed People with Aarti Sequeira

Calling all foodies! You’re in good company this week. Today, Aarti Sequeira joins Keith to discuss all things food and... more

21 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
Are Atheists Reconsidering Christianity? with Justin Brierley

Perhaps no Christian has spent more time talking with big-name atheists than Justin Brierley. His radio show-made-podcast, Unbelievable?, models healthy... more

14 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
How Your Generation Affects Your Work Ethic with Tim Elmore

Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. All of these generations live in different “worlds,” yet they all work under the... more

07 Jun 2023 · 48 minutes
Why Americans Read Less (& Why We Should Care More)

Well-read? Well, that’s dead. But is it true? Are Americans really reading far less today than in the past? According... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour,
Remembering Tim Keller and What He Taught Us About Ministry with Collin Hansen

Last Friday Tim Keller passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. In this episode, Patrick opens by remembering... more

24 May 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
The Sex Book That Broke the (Christian) Internet with Joshua Butler

Joshua Butler’s book on sex, Beautiful Union, has been the center of an online controversy for two months, with many... more

17 May 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Remixing Religion with Tara Isabella Burton

“Participation in mainstream religion has plummeted, but Americans have never been more spiritually busy.” That’s how author Tara Isabella Burton... more

10 May 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
The Gospel of Artificial Intelligence? with Love Thy Neighborhood Podcast

Oh my bot! This episode is a first of its kind! This week, we teamed up with the podcast, Love... more

03 May 2023 · 59 minutes
Time Management is a Myth with Oliver Burkeman

4,000 weeks. That’s all we get. And that’s assuming you live 76 years which obviously isn’t a guarantee. According to... more

26 Apr 2023 · 50 minutes
Are Our Institutions Untrustworthy? with Bonnie Kristian

It’s no secret that institutional trust in America is at an all-time low. But is that lack of trust merited?... more

19 Apr 2023 · 53 minutes
What To Expect When No One's Expecting

Oh, baby! You won’t want to miss this one! Did you know that in the last 50 years, the global... more

12 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Can Local Politics Make a Comeback? with the Hosts of Pantsuit Politics

Do you care enough about local politics? Or have you, like many Americans, sold your soul to national politics, potentially... more

05 Apr 2023 · 54 minutes
Christians vs. Culture: Get Used to the Tension

Ever played Pac-Man? Remember how it felt when all of the ghosts had you backed into a corner and began... more

29 Mar 2023 · 52 minutes
Hey American Christian, You're an Exile! with Preston Sprinkle

Exile: It’s a core part of our Christian identity. But what is exile? Must we view our own nation in... more

20 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
“America’s Worst Mom” on the Dangers of Overprotective Parenting

Lenore Skenazy didn’t think much of the time that she granted her 9-year-old’s request and allowed him to ride the... more

15 Mar 2023 · 53 minutes
Asbury Revival vs. He Gets Us: What’s the Best Way to Reach a Post-Christian Culture?

How do Christians reach a world that’s increasingly disinterested in Jesus? Is the answer a revival inside the church? A... more

08 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
A Little (More) Conversation: Improve Your Communication Skills with Heather Holleman

Want to know the single most determining factor for a healthy life? Warm relationships. And how do you get those?... more

01 Mar 2023 · 59 minutes
Antiracism Isn’t The Answer with George Yancey

When it comes to racial tensions in America, George Yancey, Christian author and Professor of Sociology at Baylor University, believes... more

22 Feb 2023 · 50 minutes
How Extremism Threatens the Country (And the Church!) with Elizabeth Neumann

How would you define extremism? Elizabeth Neumann knows a thing or two about the subject after serving as a homeland... more

15 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Should Christianity Today Stop Emphasizing Church Scandals? with CT President, Tim Dalrymple

Christianity Today capped off 2022 by releasing its Top-20 news stories of the year based on readership. The vast majority... more

09 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Should Christians Play Video Games? with Reagan Rose

There’s always been a stigma associated with video games, particularly in the Christian community. Do video games lead to violence?... more

08 Feb 2023 · 47 minutes
God Save the Spare: What Prince Harry’s Book Reveals About Today’s Culture

Here’s a BONUS episode since we had a little “spare” time on our hands! And by that, we mean that... more

03 Feb 2023 · 39 minutes
Is Jackie Hill Perry Comfortable Being a Celebrity Christian?

This week, Jackie Hill Perry joins us on the pod! And really, that’s probably all we need to say to... more

01 Feb 2023 · 50 minutes
Jesus Cares About Politics (And You Should Too!) with Patrick Schreiner

Tired of of talking politics? You’re not alone. Patrick Schreiner is sympathetic to this, but he also believes that for... more

25 Jan 2023 · 59 minutes
Are We All Narcissists? with Chuck DeGroat

Everybody thinks they know a narcissist, but what if you’re one too? What if, deep down, we all have a... more

18 Jan 2023 · 48 minutes
The (Un)Definition of Marriage: A Response to Matt Walsh and Joe Rogan

Marriage is what brings us together today. On this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith and Patrick respond to Joe... more

11 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Is the Transgender Movement Erasing Women? with Kara Dansky

Kara Dansky doesn’t even like to use the word, transgender. As a matter of fact, every time she says it... more

04 Jan 2023 · 48 minutes
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The (Un)Definition of Marriage: A Response to Matt Walsh and Joe Rogan
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Marriage is what brings us together today. On this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith and Patrick respond to Joe Rogan’s recent... more